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The Pyramids at Louvre Museum are Photogenic at Night (Paris, France).
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Pack Cybersecurity on your Next Trip to France

August 2, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Here’s something you probably didn’t know about traveling: many travelers fall victim to cybercrime when abroad and the number will only rise with time. Our devices contain extremely valuable data, from banking apps to sensitive documents, so no wonder cybercriminals are starting to pay attention.  Whether you’re visiting the famous sights
Moulin Rouge is Still Spinning It's Windmill (Paris, France).
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Relive Hollywood in These Film Locations in Paris

July 11, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
“Paris is always a good idea,” said Audrey Hepburn, a Hollywood legend who acted in romantic movies that featured famous landmarks in Paris. With so many great motion pictures made in this European city, it’s no wonder it earns these three nicknames: The City of Love, The City of Romance,
Apollo Gallery is the Most Dazzling Hall at Louvre Museum (Paris, France).
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Apollo Gallery is the Most Dazzling Hall at Louvre Museum

July 10, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments
I have no doubt that Apollo Gallery is the most dazzling hall at Louvre Museum. Yes, if there’s one room at Louvre Museum that spells grandeur, it would be Galerie d’Apollon. This amazingly-decorated room is fit for a sun god. From its walls to its ceiling Apollo Gallery shimmers in paintings,
Travel Itinerary: A Day in Annecy (France).
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Travel Itinerary: A Day in Annecy

April 20, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
For me, a day in Annecy is once in a lifetime experience. Its darting canals through the village, meandering along some of the historical buildings in Europe, its food, and scenery, and most importantly, its settlement on the cleanest lake in Europe. The lake itself is surrounded by hills and
Five Leonardo Da Vinci Paintings Inside the Louvre Museum (Paris, France).
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5 Leonardo Da Vinci Paintings Inside the Louvre Museum

January 10, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Aside from Monalisa, here are other 5 Leonardo Da Vinci paintings inside the Louvre Museum in Paris. Da Vinci wasn’t just an artist. He was also a scientist, sculptor, engineer, geologist, architect, etc. He was an epitome of a Renaissance man. 5 Leonardo Da Vinci Paintings Inside the Louvre Museum
The Stained Glass Windows at Notre Dame Paris (France).
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Photos: The Stained Glass Windows at Notre Dame Paris

January 9, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The stained glass windows at Notre Dame Paris deserve a separate post in this blog. Every church in Europe has its own amazing stained glass windows – from its walls to its roof. From Italy to Belgium to Spain, these colourful windows tell a story of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Kings,
Interesting Facts About Sacre Coeur in Paris (Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - France).
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Interesting Facts About Sacre Coeur in Paris

January 8, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Before visiting, get to know these interesting facts about Sacre Coeur in Paris. It’s a minor Roman Catholic basilica that sits atop Montmarte, the city’s highest summit. You’ll see it from the top of the Eiffel Tower or from Notre Dame Cathedral. Its domes look different from any Catholic churches
Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (France).
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Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

January 7, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Here are some photos of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. I didn’t see Quasimodo inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He is, of course – along with Esmeralda – fictional.  But this Catholic cathedral seems to be tied to his name or the other way around. Thanks to
10 Masterpieces Not To Miss at Louvre Museum in Paris (France).
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10 Masterpieces Not To Miss at Louvre Museum in Paris

January 5, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art museum. It is renowned for Leonardo Da Vinci’s, Monalisa. If you only have limited time to spare inside, here are 10 masterpieces not to miss at Louvre Museum in Paris. Ideally, this museum should not be seen in a rush. There’s so
This is the Crowd in Front of Monalisa at Louvre Museum (Paris, France).
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This is the Crowd in Front of Monalisa at Louvre Museum

January 2, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Planning to see Monalisa at Louvre Museum with a few pairs of eyes staring at Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece? Good luck with that! Getting closer to the painting? Hmmmnnn… You really have to be patient and brave as you slowly snake your way to the front view. Don’t worry about
Travel Itinerary: A Perfect Day in Lyon (France).
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Travel Itinerary: A Perfect Day in Lyon

December 31, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Remarkably, France is a cultural epicenter, a place renowned for having the most famous artists in the world and home to spectacular cities including Paris and Lyon. While Lyon is, without a doubt, an opulent city, it caters to the need of everyone. Moreover, Lyon has gained a reputation as
The Eiffel Tower at Night - Is it Really Romantic? (Paris, France)
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The Eiffel Tower at Night – Is it Really Romantic?

December 29, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Is the Eiffel Tower at night really romantic? Hmmm, that’s a million kisses question I’d attempt to answer. The answer is both yes and no. But then, I’m single and I travel solo, so, you may not take my word for this. And also because I have different views about
Arc de Triomphe in Paris (France).
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At Arc de Triomphe in Paris, All Twelve Avenues Meet Here

December 27, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
At Arc de Triomphe in Paris, all twelve avenues meet here. And they’re all straight streets that you could easily follow to the end of nowhere. From the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, the avenues spread out like tentacles of an octopus. When you’re standing from the top of
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